Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News
Lifting the lid on wrinkle reversal
Expensive or cheap, the price of the cream you slap around your eyes to iron out those wrinkles makes no difference to the final outcome, consumer watchdogs have discovered.The Consumer Council also said one of the best ways to put wrinkles into reverse is to eat well, sleep well and drink plenty of green tea. […]
Researchers Find Demand for Cosmetic Procedures, Dermatologic Surgery Rising Rapidly (Aesthetic Medicine: A Recession Proof Revenue Generator?)
Physicians looking for a way to boost their revenue stream and expand their clinical expertise are turning their attention to aesthetic medicine, a field whose services span minimally invasive cosmetic procedures from peels, injections and laser services, to more invasive procedures such as plastic surgery. It’s a niche some experts believe is fairly recession-proof. While […]
Do-It-Yourself Botox? There’s an App for That!
Five in 5 (http://www.fivein5.com/), an iPhone app just released in the App store, is a do-it-yourself video tutorial that teaches users to tone, tighten and firm their face using their own two hands. It’s the first facial exercise app available on iPhone (http://www.itunes.com/apps/fivein5). Five in 5 consists of five facial exercises, plus a bonus exercise, […]
Botox Takes A Shot At Pain
No longer just a wrinkle fighter, Botox® may have indications as a pain medication to fight Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), reports a new study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2009 conference, Oct. 23-27, in Seattle. Between 5 and 26 people out of every 100,000 have their lives significantly […]
Acne Leads to Stress and Low Self-Esteem
Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans, making it the country’s most common skin disease. Anyone who’s ever suffered from acne knows just how tough it can be on mood and self-esteem, and a new survey now backs them up.The Skin Matters Survey, commissioned by Retin-A Micro Pump and conducted by Harris Interactive (please note I’m […]
New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane
The study bolstered evidence of a link between the drug, pulled from the market in June, and inflammatory bowel disease. No medication is as effective in treating severe cases of acne. Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition. Swiss-based Roche Holding quietly pulled […]
The end of Evolence
Little more than a year after receiving FDA approval, Evolence will no longer be manufactured or marketed in the U.S. Its steadily growing fan base appeared to prime collagen fillers for a major comeback, but the abrupt discontinuation leaves patients with more questions than answers. On November 3, despite a seemingly economy-immune rise in the […]
Surgery at a Spa? Buyer Beware.
THERE is little to suggest that the TriBeCa MedSpa in Manhattan is a medical facility, at least in the traditional sense. In the waiting area, called the Tranquillity Room, a waterfall cascades down one wall. A client may have a pedicure or facial before entering a softly lighted space where a plastic surgeon performs laser […]
Liposuction: A source for breast augmentation?
NEW YORK — Worried about what to do with fat you’ve had liposuctioned from pudgy areas? Researchers have turned it into stem cells in the lab, but here’s a more immediate use: Fat liposuctioned from other parts of the body can safely be used to increase a woman’s breast size, according to study findings presented […]
DIY Laser Market Exploding, Cosmetic Surgeons Not Happy
Want to get rid of some unsightly hair, but don’t want to spend the big bucks for electrolysis or a laser clinic? Now, you can buy your own laser and do it yourself. And people are. The growth of the at-home cosmetic-device market, which includes personal lasers, has some professionals buzzing. At an annual conference […]
